Safety is of paramount importance in any industry!
If you will be hiring a Contractor this season, be sure to ask these questions:
– Is the Firm in good standing with the Workers Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)?
– Can the firm supply a validated Certificate of Insurance? It should state the name and address of the firm, level of insurance coverage, customer name, effective & expiry dates of the policy, as well as date of issue.
– Does the firm have a Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) and working policy?
– Does the firm complete Hazard Analysis for duties performed? Does the firm conduct bi-weekly safety tailgate meetings and train staff on proper procedures?
– What level of Liability Insurance does the firm have? Commercial insurance coverage should be a minimum of $5 Million.
– Does the firm hire staff that legally cleared to work in the Province of Ontario?
– Does the firm ensure that proper hydro/gas line/telephone/communication locates etc. are obtained prior to project beginning?
– What type of safety workwear does the staff wear?
